Q&A with Byron Hughes, UT’s New Dean of Students
UT’s new dean of students answers questions about his role and some of his favorite things.
UT Raising Funds for Students Experiencing Financial Hardship during COVID-19
UT announced a student emergency fund to provide financial assistance to students in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dean Shea Kidd Houze Recognized as SEC Trailblazer
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Shea Kidd Houze was selected as a trailblazer by the Southeastern Conference for her many years of experience in higher education and her work in compassionate care and student engagement.
UT Hosts Hunger and Homelessness Summit
November 16–24 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. UT will participate in the week, hosting several events to raise awareness about resources on campus that help combat food insecurity and meet the needs of students.
Campus to Host Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Events
As part of next week’s National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, UT will host events to bring awareness to these two pressing issues.
Operation of 974-HELP Moves to Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students now oversees the 865-974-HELP referral line for students in distress.
Pride Center Welcomes New Coordinator Bonnie Johnson
Bonnie Johnson has returned to Rocky Top to serve as coordinator of the UT Pride Center. Johnson earned a bachelor of arts in anthropology from UT in 2013 before enrolling at the University of Southern California.
Shivers Named University of Iowa’s Vice President for Student Life
Melissa Shivers, associate vice chancellor for student life and dean of students, has been named the next vice president for student life at the University of Iowa.
UT to Host First Amendment Panel Discussion February 27
UT’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy will host a panel discussion, “Understanding the First Amendment on Campus,” from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. Monday, February 27.
Office Decorating Contest Showcases Homecoming Spirit
Offices around campus showcased Homecoming spirit yesterday by decorating their spaces for the Office Decorating Contest. Each office put their spin on this year’s Homecoming theme “Journey through 100 Years of Volunteers.” Here are a few shots from the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences; the Student Government Association office; the Office of the
Local Media Outlets Spotlight Big Orange Meal Share
The Big Orange Meal Share program, which launched in January, allows students to donate their unused guest meals and allows others to contribute funds to benefit students in need. Anagha Uppal, a junior in the College Scholars Program, and Melissa Shivers, associate vice chancellor for student life and dean of students, worked together to bring
Join Students for a Meal Through Lunch Hours
Through the Lunch Hours program, students are able to invite a faculty or staff member to lunch, free of charge.